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Gene Expression Control Mechanism May Have Immunity, Cancer Implications
A new study describes an important function of an RNA processing mechanism in allowing certain mRNAs to reach specific sites of protein synthesis and reveals that length, sequence and structural properties can determine the destination (and fate) of mRNAs within the cell.
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MET Amplification Drives Some Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
A study has helped to define MET amplification as a rare but potentially actionable driver for non-small cell lung cancer.
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Spinal Fluid Biomarkers Detect Neurodegeneration
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of neurodegeneration can currently only be confirmed by autopsy. Researchers say identification may be possible using a combination of biomarkers from the cerebrospinal fluid of living patients.
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Robotic Neck Brace Helps To Analyze Impact of Cancer Treatment
Researchers have designed a robotic neck brace to help doctors assess the impact of treatments on the neck mobility of cancer patients and guide their recovery.
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"Springing Forward" Affects Early Birds Less Than Night Owls
Every spring, the Daylight Saving Time shift robs people of an hour of sleep. A new study shows that DNA plays a role in how much the "spring forward" time change affects individuals.
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15,000-Year-Old Viruses Discovered in Glacier Ice
Scientists studying glacier ice have found viruses nearly 15,000 years old in two ice samples taken from the Tibetan Plateau in China. Most of those viruses are unlike any viruses that have been cataloged to date.
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Crime Scene Tape Used To Analyze Microplastics
An adhesive tape patented by scientists from Staffordshire University originally designed to recover trace evidence from crime scenes is now being repurposed to analyze microplastics.
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Is Bacterial Acidity a Key To Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance?
Decreasing bacterial acidity could help reduce antimicrobial resistance by eliminating bacteria that can survive being treated with antibiotics.
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Secrets of Cell Competition Revealed
Research into cell competition has revealed the features that can pre-determine whether a cell will survive or not and that defects in energy production are critical in making cells vulnerable to elimination.
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Untrained Beer Drinkers Can Taste Different Barley Genotypes
When it comes to craft beer, the flavor doesn't have to be all in the hops. As a panel of amateur beer tasters at Washington State University recently demonstrated, malted barley, the number one ingredient in beer besides water, can have a range of desirable flavors too.
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